Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory conditions of the bowel which cause a range of symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and inflammation or infection around the anus (abscesses and fistula). Patients with these disorders vary greatly in their needs for imaging which will depend on their age, extent of disease and its severity. London Radiology is very experienced in caring for patients with IBD with our strong background and links to St. Mark's, the National Bowel Hospital. We understand that scans can be more challenging for our clients with IBD and we will endeavour to make sure your experience is as positive as it can be.
We offer a range of scans to best diagnose IBD including CT and MRI enterography. Following diagnosis, we are frequently asked to reassess the extent and severity of the disease as IBD will characteristically fluctuate over time and in response to treatment. CT enterography is commonly used to help establish (or exclude) a diagnosis of IBD in adults, whereas MRI is utilized for regular CT enterography is commonly used to help establish a diagnosis of IBD in adults, whereas MRI is utilized for regular surveillance.
